Primary (Year 1-6)

Aldar Academies follow the National Curriculum for England, with additional lessons in Arabic Language, Islamic Education (for Muslim students only) and Social Studies to meet the requirements of the UAE Ministry of Education.

The National Curriculum for England defines two 'key stages'; Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2) and Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6). The curriculum builds on the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum offered in Foundation Stage 1 and 2.

The National Curriculum Core subjects are: English, Mathematics and Science. Foundation subjects are Design and Technology, Computing, History, Geography, Modern Foreign Languages (Year 3 upwards), Music, Art and Design and Physical Education. Due to the Ministry of Education regulations in the United Arab Emirates, Religious Education is not taught. Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies are taught as per UAE Ministry of Education guidelines and curriculum.

In planning the curriculum and putting it into practice, Aldar Academies ensure that excellence is pursued and valued, that lessons are challenging and have pace and direction. Whether the students are taught individually, in groups or as part of a whole class, teaching meets the student’s individual needs. Certain experiences, knowledge and skills that we promote, are essential to the well-rounded development of every student and form the basis to future learning. On-going assessments take place in each year group, and in addition, at certain times of the year there will be more formal assessments, including benchmark/external tests in Reading, Writing, Mathematics and Arabic.

Each Academy has a whole school curriculum plan for the primary years. This is based on the National Curriculum for England and is adapted to a local context to meet UAE requirements. It serves as a framework for our teaching and learning and helps ensure consistency and continuity between classes and across year groups.